What years did the Acura MDX have transmission problems?
The Acura MDX’s biggest problem across the board is transmission failure, and the 2004 year model has earlier and more expensive failures than most other MDXes. The 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005 MDXes are plagued with total transmission failure as well, but it comes a bit later.
What kind of transmission does an Acura MDX have?
Dual Clutch Transmission
The motor-integrated 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) maximizes performance and fuel efficiency with millisecond-quick shifts and nearly seamless power flow. One clutch controls the odd gears, the other controls the even gears. One engages as the other disengages, for quicker gear changes.
How many miles will a 2003 Acura MDX last?
The Acura MDX is a durable, robust SUV that can last between 250,000 – 300,000 miles when properly maintained and driven conservatively. Based on 15,000 miles driven per year, you can expect 16 – 20 years of service from your MDX before repair costs become uneconomical or it breaks down.
Is the Acura MDX a reliable car?
The Acura MDX Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 14 for luxury midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $571 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the MDX.
Does 2022 MDX require premium gas?
According to Acura, premium gas is only a requirement for the Acura NSX, but it is recommended for the MDX, RDX, TLX, RLX, and ILX. The answer to the question, “Do all Acuras require premium gas?” is no — but there are benefits to using a higher-octane fuel in your Acura.
What happens if I don’t use premium gas in my Acura?
An Acura spokesperson referred us to the TLX’s owner’s manual, which states, “Use of lower-octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance.”